Can I add a player to my piano?

Some player systems can be added(retrofitted) to any new or used piano; others are available only on a specific make of piano. When installed in a new piano, some systems must be installed by the piano’s manufacturer, while others can be installed by the dealer or at an intermediate distribution point.

Can you make a piano self-playing?

A self-playing piano is perfect for home entertainment, hospitality spaces, and restaurants. PianoDisc systems can be added to pianos of virtually any size, style or make, turning them into modern player pianos. Whether you have a grand piano or an upright, a new piano or used, PianoDisc has a system for you.

How much does voicing a piano cost?

Voicing: Cost ranges from $95 to $200 depending on needs: Changing or restoring the beauty of your piano’s tone through a combination of hammer voicing (adjusting or reconditioning the hammer felts), piano action adjustments, and string leveling.

What is the value of an old player piano?

The Average Value of a regular, unrestored Upright Player Piano varies from about $200-$2000, depending on the type/quality of the cabinet and the reputation of the manufacture. Non-name brand units with all straight lines are the most common and the least valuable.

What is a self-playing piano called?

A player piano (also known as a pianola) is a self-playing piano, containing a pneumatic or electro-mechanical mechanism that operates the piano action via programmed music recorded on perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls, with more modern implementations using MIDI.

How much does it cost to move a piano?

The cost to move a grand piano is between $250 to $650 locally and $1,000 to $2,000 for a long-distance job. It weighs between 600 to 1,200 pounds. For proper transportation, dismantle it first.

How much does it cost to install a player piano?

A full conversion of an acoustic piano to a player piano usually costs between $6,000–$7,000. If you already have a player piano and just want to get the PNOmation upgrade to give it wireless capability, then that is about $2,800.

How much does it cost to convert an acoustic piano to wireless?

A full conversion of an acoustic piano to a player piano usually costs between $6,000–$7,000. If you already have a player piano and just want to get the PNOmation upgrade to give it wireless capability, then that is about $2,800.

How long does it take to convert a piano to player?

The process can be completed within a few days. Does converting a regular piano to a player piano make it worth more? In some cases, yes. Pianos decrease in value over time, so turning a piano into a player piano makes it hold its value longer. It certainly doesn’t make a piano worth any less.

How much does it cost to restore a piano?

If you already have a player piano and just want to get the PNOmation upgrade to give it wireless capability, then that is about $2,800. I have an unusual piano which most restoration people are unfamiliar with, however, but Ron was extremely knowledgeable about repairing it.

How much does a piano cost on average?

So, how much does a piano cost? An upright piano costs between $3000 – $6500 on average. High-end upright pianos average around $10,000 – $25,000. Entry level grand pianos costs between $7000 – 30,000. High-end grand pianos such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, and Yamaha can cost between $65,000